Simsbury

POPULATION; 22,500 AREA:34.5 SQUARE MILES
COMMUTE TIMES: BRADLEY AIRPORT: 15 MINUTES:HARTFORD:25 MINUTES, SPRINGFIELD 50 MINUTES.
SCHOOLS: 5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 1 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 1 HIGH SCHOOL
RECREATION/ATTRACTIONS: SIMSBURY FARMS, GOLF COURSE, SKATING RINK, PLAYGROUNDS, HIKING, CANOEING, AND MOUNTAIN CLIMBING 

Simsbury is one of Connecticut's oldest communities. The town incorporated as Connecticut's first town in May 1670. The population in Simsbury has grown from 5,000 in 1950 to today's population of 23,000. While Simsbury has experienced development in the last few decades, the Town has been sensitive to maintaining its rural appeal. Located in the Farmington Valley, Simsbury incorporates many of the best features of suburban living. In the Simsbury area you will find a wide range of excellent housing, highly rated schools systems, fine restaurants and lots of shopping. Nearby Hartford boasts the Hartford Symphony, the Hartford Ballet and Connecticut Opera.  

Outdoor activities in the area include fishing, hiking, camping, golf, horseback riding and mountain biking. Downhill and cross country skiing is only a short drive to both the Berkshires and Vermont. The Connecticut seashore is close by for water lovers and the Mystic Seaport and Aquarium are also located within a short drive from Simsbury.
Fertile farmland lies along both sides of the Farmington River through Weatogue, borders the town center, and then stretches to Tarrifville. The hills of the valley are a scenic backdrop. Off Route 185 is the entrance to Talcott Mountain State Park and the Heublein Tower, the Valley's most visible landmark.  

Descending route 185 are two well groomed farm estaes that serve as an informal gateway to Margaret Patricelli's Folly farm, an outstanding equestrian center that regularly hosts charitable events. Across the road, Brian Foley and Lisa Wilson-Foley put smiles on faces of passerby's with the collection of exotic animals and seasonally decorated red barns.  

Moving north, Terry's Plain connects East Weatogue to Tarrifville. On the way is Curtis Park popular amoung youth soccar programs. Ahead is a precipitous drop in the river's level at Tarriffville gorge which test even the most skillful enthusiasts. A frequent site of national canoe and kayak competitions, the gorge's whitewater power spurred the development industries that connected one part of town to the other.  

Additional Simsbury Information 

McLean Game Refuge
Former Governor George McLean set forth in his will the purpose and function of the Game Refuge which bears his name. Consisting of over 4,000 acres of rolling woodland , meadows and streams,1800 acres of which has been designated as a National Natura Landmark, the refuge is open year round to the public. The refuge is maintained by a limited endowment from the McLean Fund and is free. There are rules with a minimum of supervision. 

Rules of the Game Refuge:
Bicycles are prohibited
Camping in not permitted
No hunting or fishing or trapping
No smoking or fire burning is allowed outside the designated picnic area.
Dogs must be leashed
Do not pick or disturb flowers or shrubs.
Horseback riding is permitted on yellow blazed trails only 

International Skating Center
This is a world class, twin rink training facility located in Simsbury. It houses first time competitors as well as Olympic Champions. They offer learn to skate, learn to play hockey, freestyle sessions, public skating, open hockey adult leagues and much more. This is the home of many famous skaters like Ekaterina Gordeeva, Sergei Grinkov, Viktor Petrenko, Oksana Baiul, and many many more.  

Folly Farm
The farm is nestled at the base of Talcott Mountain and boasts two indoor arenas, two outdoor arenas, and a hunt field. We are a hunter jumper show barn which means that we teach hunt seat equitation. This is a forward seat style of riding adapted byfox hunters for riding at speed over terrain and obstacles. The farm hosts many types of competition throughout the year and while it is not required that riders show, we widh to identify and develop those riders who are interested.  

Simsbury has a variety of other things to do--paddle tennis, cross country skiing, swimming, bowling, movies, theatre, fishing canoeing, rowing , golf, mini golf, hot air balooning and still more.  

There are many places to stay in Simsbury, the charming 1820 House, the Simsbury Inn, Iron horse inn, The linden House, Merrywood bed and Breakfast.  

Many restaurants all along Hopmeadow Street--from pizza to pasta to Japanese--variety all along the way 

Education--Simsbury has a host of private schools, as well as top-ranked public schools: 

The Cobb School Montessori
Ethel Walker School
The Masters School
St. Mary’s
Westminister School
 

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